This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.”
Click HERE to listen to Episode 375 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at Stefano’s Trattoria in Winter Springs in recognition of National Chicken Parmesan Day.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Orlando’s largest food hall, The Hall on the Yard, has been evicted for failing to pay rent, but don’t worry, we hear bids have been pouring in to change it into something even better, where they won’t charge $20 for soup.
- The Orlando Solar Bears are headed to the Kelly Cup Playoffs and we can’t wait to cheer them on! Keep your sticks on the ice, boys!
- California-based travel guide company Fodor’s Travel has just released its top 10 favorite Orlando restaurants in 2024 and we approve every choice.
- Quantum Leap Winery is leaving its longtime warehouse home on the edge of Mills 50 and Ivanhoe Village to make way for the new building owners.
- One year later, the renovations at The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park are finally complete.
- Last week had a smoky start with a number of prescribed burns in all directions around the Orlando metro area, which prompted this “Ask Bungalower” piece.
- Recently deposed Real Radio star and comedian, Rauce Padgett, is back on the airwaves care of his friends at “A Corporate Time with Tom and Dan.”
- “Craig Russell ekes out victory in close race for Seat 2 on the City Commission.” – Winter Park Voice
- “The 20 hottest new restaurants to open in Orlando so far in 2024.” – Orlando Weekly
- “The Hammered Lamb faces business hit after Orlando Sentinel shares incorrect health inspection data.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Bad Bunny to perform at Kia Center this May.” – Bungalower
- “Cool Job Alert: Museum Curator of Education at Regional History Center.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando Museum of Art receives gift of 300 artworks.” – Bungalower
- “Rollins College declares today as Fox Day 2024.” – Bungalower
- “Winter Park-based distillery hosting weekend-long derby/cinco party.” – Bungalower
- “40 Spots for a satisfying lunch under $20 around Orlando.” – Bungalower
- “Are restaurant service charges a tipping point for change?” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando may incentivize massive Magic entertainment district.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando’s Michelin galaxy expands with four new stars.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Science of Wine returns April 27.” – Scott Joseph Orlando
- “2 toddlers, 1-year-old found alone, distressed in Orlando hotel.” – WESH 2
- “How residents rate downtowns around the world.” – CityLab
- “Sweltering Lagos has 25 million people and zero free public beaches.” – CityLab
- “The best places to live are resilient, unique, and economically thriving.” – Money
- “NYC’s new office of livable streets aims to make streets safer, greener, and more habitable.” – Next City
- “Corners That Connect People and Places: Eight cities where street corners create social life.” – Social Life Project
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 4/22: Ivanhoe Village Earty Day Clean-up (Milk District)
- Tuesday 4/23: Bubbles and Blooms at Grape and The Grain (Mills 50)
- Tuesday 4/23: Emily Henry Release Party (Winter Park)
- Tuesday 4/23: Mrs. Doubtfire (Downtown)
- Tuesday 4/23: The Wallflowers (Milk District)
- Wednesday 4/24: The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie (Parramore)
- Wednesday 4/24: YogaHigh at The Acre (College Park)
- Thursday 4/25: Free Coworking Day at The Conduit (North Quarter)
- Thursday 4/25: New Eagles at Stardust Video (Audubon Park)
- Thursday 4/25: Puff and Paint by Chronic Guru (Downtown)
- Friday 4/26: Sideline Wine and Dine (West Lakes)
- Friday 4/26: The Verve Pipe at The Social (Downtown)